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The maiming of a person by depriving him of the use of any of his members which are necessary for defense or protection. See Maim.

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  1. n. The maiming of a person by depriving him of the use of any of his members which are necessary for defense or protection. See Maim.
  2. n. the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person
  3. n. violent and needless disturbance
  4. The maiming of a person by depriving him of the use of any of his members which are necessary for defense or protection. See Maim.
  5. The maiming of a person by depriving him of the use of any ofhis members which are necessary for defense or protection. See Maim.
  6. n:100 n. the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person